Date Posted:
2026-08-11
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
What you Will Do:
Pratt and Whitney is a global and innovative technology company that is moving fast to create the future of aviation. The Power Thermal Management Systems Discipline, which is part of Engine Design & System Integration Controls & Diagnostics Systems & Accessories (EDSI CDSA), is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer to be a part of our world-class systems engineering team. Team members work on multidisciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPT) to architect, model, develop and integrate state-of-the-art power thermal management systems with propulsion systems and aircraft.
The Control and Diagnostic Systems (CDS) organization is seeking a qualified candidate to perform control system reliability and safety engineering as on-site for military projects.
This job requires employee to work on-site at the PW facility.
Key Responsibilities
:
Participate in Control & Diagnostic System integrated product teams (IPTs) in development of embedded, real-time control and monitoring systems for military gas turbine engine applications.
Collaborate closely with control system, engine system and aircraft design engineers.
Work with airframe customers to develop and conduct Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA).
Experience in conducting Safety and reliability analysis and reporting, including System Sub-system.
Functional Hazard Assessment (SSHA), Failure Mode Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA), Common Mode Analysis (CMA), Single Event Effect (SEE, SEU, EMI) Analysis etc.
Lead development and execution of Preliminary (PSSA) and final System Safety Assessments (SSA) with airframe customers.
Coordinate safety-related activities with internal PW organizations, Module Centers, and external suppliers to support FHA/SSA deliverables.
Development of reliability & safety mitigation requirements (redundancy, fault detections, fault accommodations, fault annunciations, maintenance procedures) to ensure robust and fault tolerant control systems design.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM)
5 years of engineering experience or 3 years with an advanced degree
Qualifications We Prefer:
Proficient in requirements management using DOORS and system safety analysis (using Isograph Reliability Workbench for fault tree analysis), and MBSE (Model Based System Engineering) for control system architecture & software development.
Skilled with MATLAB, Simulink and standard engineering productivity tools (MS Office)
Experience with airworthiness and System Safety Standards, including ARP4754, ARP4764, MIL-STD-882E, MIL-HDBK-516C.
Knowledge of DO178 software development processes and DO-254 complex hardware development standards.
Proficient in performing detailed safety analysis for engine control systems and/or aircraft control systems
Strong Communication Skills and proven ability to collaborate effectively across multi-disciplinary engineering teams.
Hands-on experience with engine control subsystems or similar applications.
Experience in reviewing requirement verification criteria and test plans.
Skilled in integrating subsystems with higher level systems.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail, deadlines and reporting rigor.
Desire for continuous learning and innovation.
US Security Clearance is not require, willing to obtain if needed.
What We Offer:
Benefits
Relocation Assistance
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Engine Design & Systems Integration (EDSI)
Controls & Diagnostics Systems (CDS)
CDS develops complex, cyber-resilient control systems and software for commercial and military engines including power and thermal management Systems and auxiliary power units. CDS also develops advanced diagnostic & health management systems to monitor our products, forecast events and help facilitate MRO operations. With growing emphasis on sustainability, CDS is on the forefront of system development for hybrid and electric propulsion.
What is my role type?
In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment.
Onsite
: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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